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MidMichigan Health to host free virtual Freedom From Smoking program

Gabrielle HaidererThursday, October 22, 2020

MidMichigan Health is hosting the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking® program — a free, eight-week program that is led by a certified American Association facilitator. The sessions will be conducted virtually from 5:30 to 7 p.m., on Thursdays via GoToMeeting, and will take place Oct. 29-Dec. 17. The program is open to anyone over the age of 18.

 

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Eat Great Food Festival takes viewers behind the scenes at local restaurants

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, October 22, 2020

Each episode of the new series takes a deep dive into a local restaurant. Owners and staff share how they got started, what their passions are, and the unique items they offer. Through this video format, the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational hopes to drive local business growth and enrich the region by showcasing local culinary talent.

Development News City of Midland's Recreation Manager Marcie Post and Mayor Maureen Donker at last week's groundbreaking of Miracle Field. Community Development

Play ball! Miracle Field in Midland's Central Park to offer accessible, inclusive recreation space

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, October 15, 2020

“When you talk about the Miracle Field and you talk about Midland being a baseball town, it just makes logical sense that we would want everybody to be able to play baseball,” says Karen Murphy, director of public services for the City of Midland.

Feature Story LittleForksList Healthy Communities

AmeriCorps Day of Caring efforts help rebuild bridge at Forestview Natural Preserve

Liz FredendallThursday, October 15, 2020
Members from around Michigan came out to help with the project, removing debris and rebuilding the bridge in September.
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Nature Preschool offers program completely outside as kids use ‘natural world as their classroom'

Liz FredendallThursday, October 15, 2020

This is the first year the program is completely outdoors, a shift due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feature Story The Creek Grill now has several "igloos" placed throughout their outdoor seating area. The round, enclosed plastic spaces provide seating for groups up to eight. Entrepreneurship

Destination dining: These two Midland restaurants on opposite sides of town are worth the trek

Ben TierneyThursday, October 15, 2020

We sat down with the owners of Beer & Brats and The Creek Grill to talk food, the pandemic, the spring floods, and adaptation.

Feature Story LibraryDigDivideList Arts and Culture

Local libraries battle pandemic’s pressure on the digital divide, find new ways to provide services

Gabrielle HaidererThursday, October 15, 2020
Traditionally, libraries have been able to help fill the gap created by the digital divide; however, when library buildings closed due to the pandemic, they had to get creative in order to help ensure that gap doesn’t become an uncrossable chasm for those without internet access who are working from home and doing virtual learning.
Feature Story MCIAlist Diversity

“What’s Next?” Midland County Inclusion Alliance invites community to join conversation

Liz FredendallThursday, October 8, 2020
Change begins by initiating conversations and providing opportunities to listen, learn, and grow. By continually as a community asking, “What’s next?” and steadily building upon that, Midland County can take steps toward becoming a more inclusive and safe space for everyone to live.
Feature Story FallList Healthy Communities

Respond to fall’s call with these 7 fun fall activities in Midland County and across the region

Quinn Kirby, Carly Peil, and Dorothy HernandezThursday, October 8, 2020

Dramatic foliage provides the perfect backdrop as your family enjoys hikes, pumpkins, and more this fall.

Feature Story GroveList Community Development

'By the community, for the community’: How organizations stepped up to revitalize Grove Park

Ben TierneyThursday, October 8, 2020

This summer, Grove Park in Midtown gained new playground equipment, an upgraded outdoor basketball court, small gazebo, fencing, and landscaping. Future upgrades will include restroom facilities, additional parking, paved pathways, and a larger gazebo.

Feature Story creative360 Arts and Culture

Creative 360 receives funding for community-driven mural

Sarah SpohnThursday, October 8, 2020
Creative 360, a Midland nonprofit community arts and wellness organization, has made it its mission for the last 25 years to make creativity accessible for all. With its latest grant awarded from the Midland Area Community Foundation Investment Fund, that mission will only be amplified. 
Feature Story Second Act Cabaret is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 at MCFTA. The performance will be at its outdoor venue located in front of the Center, but will be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather. Arts and Culture

Second Act Cabaret gives Great Lakes Bay region students a second chance to perform

Liz FredendallThursday, October 8, 2020
Presented by the Midland Center for the Arts (MCFTA), the show will feature 10 high school students from across the Great Lakes Bay region. They will perform one number from their canceled production, and also one or two other musical numbers related to the personality or character type from that production.
Feature Story liveoakroastlist Arts and Culture

Roasting a masterpiece: The art and evolution of Live Oak Coffeehouse

Courtney SouleThursday, September 24, 2020
In less than three short years, Live Oak Coffeehouse has opened a new location and recently started two new efforts, Live Oak Pantry and Live Oak  Roasters, all while creating art and loving people.
Feature Story conversionlist Community Development

COVID conversions: Novel ways we used our outdoor and public spaces in Midland this year

Courtney SouleThursday, September 24, 2020
2020 threw us some curveballs. Here are three instances where Midland adapted to the needs of 2020 by using our outdoor and public spaces.
Feature Story ACBList Diversity

Midland hosts national bestselling author Austin Channing Brown in diversity discussion

Courtney SouleTuesday, September 22, 2020
National bestselling author Austin Channing Brown offers comments at a recent Midland event about racial justice and why she wrote her book I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness.
Feature Story courtbiolist Community Development

Letter from the Editor: On closing the door, but not the conversation

Courtney SouleTuesday, September 22, 2020
After three years of running Catalyst Midland, it is with a very heavy heart I share with you I'll be stepping down as managing editor. I'm not going anywhere, just advocating for our community wearing a slightly different hat.
Feature Story deslist Arts and Culture

Art heals: How local artist Desiree Hund found her inspiration and passion

Courtney SouleThursday, September 17, 2020
Local artist Desiree Hund found herself making art after an injury and subsequent back surgery when she needed something to do. Now her work has developed into working with many different mediums.
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MidMichigan Health’s Dr. Lydia Watson on the critical importance of getting the flu vaccine

Courtney SouleThursday, September 17, 2020
Dr. Watson, Chief Medical officer at MidMichigan Health shares why it is now more important than ever to vaccinate for the upcoming flu season.
Feature Story cortevaList Healthy Communities

The 40,000-pound gap: Corteva, United Way and partners address food insecurity in Midland County

Courtney SouleThursday, September 17, 2020
How United Way of Midland County and Corteva are working closely with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and Hidden Harvest to address food insecurity right here in our backyard. 
Feature Story ruby2020lsit Talent

Annual awards taking nominations for the brightest young people of the Great Lakes Bay region

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 17, 2020
Know someone under 40 who is making the region a better place to live and work? Nominate them for the RUBY Award.
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